Robertson County, TN – The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new phone scam in which callers are impersonating sheriff’s deputies and demanding payments to resolve fake legal issues.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are leaving voicemails requesting a call back about an “urgent legal matter.” When victims return the call, they are allegedly told the issue can be settled by sending cash, gift cards, or other payments. The callers have reportedly used names such as “Lt. Jewell” and other actual Sheriff’s Office employees to sound legitimate.
Officials stressed that the Sheriff’s Office never calls residents to demand money or request payment information. “THIS IS A SCAM,” the department warned in a public post shared Tuesday.
Authorities are urging residents not to provide any personal or financial information over the phone and to hang up immediately if contacted by someone claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office requesting payment. Anyone who receives such calls should contact the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify any legitimate matters.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to share the warning widely to help prevent additional victims.
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